# FaceCam -Take hands-free photos and selfies.

> Hands-free camera app triggered by facial expressions. (iPhone/iPad app by Prithiv Dev Devendran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facecam-take-hands-free-photos-and-selfies/id908027969 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prithiv Dev Devendran](https://appshunter.io/developer/816216070)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.29/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facecam-take-hands-free-photos-and-selfies/id908027969/reviews.md

## What is FaceCam?

Control the camera using your face.
With FaceCam simply smile or wink to take amazing photos and selfies without even using your hands.It’s a intelligent camera that can read your face. 

Ever wanted to control the camera using your face?
Ever wanted to take pictures without using your hands?
Ever wanted a camera that can read your face expressions?
Now you can with FaceCam,it's a fun and new way to take photos and selfies.


FaceCam uses iOS’s face detection technology to recognise facial expressions that you make in real time.This feature allows it to know when the person wants to take a photo.
You can use FaceCam at a great distance,just select a expression and place the device at your desired position and distance then make the expression,FaceCam will intelligently read your face and take that as a command to take a photo.It’s pretty awesome.


FaceCam also comes along with a great photo editor,so that you can trim your photos with beautiful filters,frames and adjust them.It can also share your photos to Twitter,Facebook and best of all it can send the photo to Instagram.

INSTRUCTIONS:
-Choose any facial expression by swiping left or right,and FaceCam will start reading your face for that specific expression.

-Place the device at any position and 
distance(not too far) you want.

-Make the expression,for example if you chose wink just wink at the camera and a three second timer to take a photo will start.It's that easy.


NOTE:
*FaceCam requires iOS 8 or later.

## Key features

- Hands-free photo capture
- Facial expression control
- Real-time face detection
- Photo editing tools
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facecam-take-hands-free-photos-and-selfies/id908027969/reviews.md

### 5/5 — blackout_2550

*2020-05-15, version 1.2*

I love this app 
Should really try this app

### 1/5 — Not working

*2019-05-29*

Downloaded app, clicked on icon, an image of camera appears on screen and vanishes in less than a second.

### 1/5 — Crashes as soon as I open it

*2019-04-21*

Running iOS 12. App crashes as soon as I start it.

### 2/5 — Remove ads unavailable

*2017-08-12*

Links in app to remove ads don't work. Developer unresponsive.

### 4/5 — Can

*2017-03-11*

Seems to work pretty well! The smile shutter trigger seems to work better than the wink shutter trigger. But It gives you adequate warning as to when it's going to take the picture. Great for selfies!

### 5/5 — Amazing.

*2015-02-08*

This is a fun app,download it.

### 5/5 — Neat!

*2014-11-13, version 1.1*

A really thoughtful photo App.

### 5/5 — Awesome..😎😎😎

*2014-09-17, version 1.0*

Awesome app a must app for dis generation......

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2014-09-11*

I thought it will have too many bugs but  ... The app is awesome ... Cheers to the developer :)

## Frequently asked questions about FaceCam

### How does FaceCam take photos without using hands?

FaceCam uses iOS's face detection technology to recognize specific facial expressions you make in real-time, such as a smile or a wink. When it detects your chosen expression, it initiates a three-second timer to capture the photo.

### What facial expressions can I use to trigger FaceCam?

You can choose from various facial expressions by swiping left or right within the app. Once an expression is selected, FaceCam will begin reading your face for that specific command to take a photo.

### Can I edit photos taken with FaceCam?

Yes, FaceCam includes a photo editor that allows you to trim your photos. You can also apply beautiful filters and frames, and adjust the images as needed.

### Where can I share photos taken with FaceCam?

Photos captured with FaceCam can be easily shared to platforms like Twitter and Facebook. It also offers direct sharing to Instagram.

### What devices is FaceCam compatible with?

FaceCam requires iOS 8 or later and is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is FaceCam updated?

The latest version of FaceCam is 1.2, which was last updated on January 9, 2015. The app was initially released on September 11, 2014.

### What is the age rating for FaceCam?

FaceCam has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for users aged nine and above.

### Does FaceCam have ads?

No, FaceCam does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-01-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

*AutoCam is now FaceCam*
--------------------------------
*Optimised for iOS 8
*Supports the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
*Ads reduced
*Performance updates
*New icon
*Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2014-10-13

*Performance improvements
*Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-09-11

No release notes.

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